March 31, 2015 TYRONE — As spring weather brings out greenery and wildlife, nature trails will become popular destinations for those looking to take in the outdoors, and, if they choose to visit one Tyrone area... more »»

March 31, 2015 A federal lawsuit filed a year ago challenging the way the Pennsyl­vania Department of Corrections addressed mentally ill inmates has been settled, according to documents filed with the clerk’ s... more »»

March 30, 2015 Attorney Diana Ingersoll is often seen in the Blair County Courthouse on Thursday mornings when the hallways are lined with husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, and family members awaitin... more »»

March 29, 2015 ROARING SPRING — A year after Spring Cove School District administrators first publicly proposed a novel pre-kindergarten system, they’re finally rounding up prospective students — and dealing with... more »»

March 29, 2015 BEAVER (AP) — A western Pennsylvania newlywed has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the shooting death of her niece hours after the ceremon. more »»

March 29, 2015 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A “food source” sickened nearly 100 restaurant patrons in Philadelphia last month, but city and state health officials say Pennsylvania law bars them from disclosing what the foo... more »»

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AVSA Shotgun ShootsApril 1, 2015

The Altoona Vol. Sportsmen's Club will hold shotgun shoots each Wed. at 7pm from April 1 - May 20. $10 for 6 Rounds. Located at 1448 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona (approx. 1.5 miles from the Allegro Restaurant). All ages welcome to attend. more »

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On the scholastic and recruiting beat

March 27, 2015 National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming is bringing his show to State College tomorrow, and the timing was perfect, because it will coincide with a junior day that has elite talent converging on Pen... more »